Thomas F. LEWIS

(1924-2003)

LEWIS, Thomas F., a
Representative from Florida; born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia
County, Pa., October 26, 1924; attended St. Edwards School,
Philadelphia; graduated from Central High School, Philadelphia,
Pa., 1942; attended Palm Beach Junior College, Palm Beach, Fla.,
1957; attended the University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., 1959;
United States Air Force, 1943-1954; aircraft industry executive,
1957-1973; real estate and investments, 1972-1982; elected
mayor/councilman of North Palm Beach, Fla., 1964-1971; member of
the Florida state house of representatives, 1972-1980; member of
the Florida state senate, 1980-1982; delegate, Florida State
Republican convention, 1980 and 1982; delegate, Republican National
Convention, 1984; elected as a Republican to the Ninety-eighth and
to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1983-January 3,
1995); not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Fourth
Congress; died on August 1, 2003, in Palm Beach, Fla..

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present